Tolerability and usability of 0.5% PVP-I gargles and nasal drops in 6692 patients: Observational study
et al., American Journal of Otolaryngology, doi:10.1016/j.amjoto.2020.102880
, Tolerability and usability of 0.5% PVP-I gargles and nasal drops in 6692 patients: Observational study, American Journal of Otolaryngology, doi:10.1016/j.amjoto.2020.102880
Study of the use of PVP-I gargles and nasal drops before and after ENT examinations with a total of 6,692 patients, finding high usability and good tolerance for use.21 patients (0.76%) reported an itching sensation in the nose on the first day of use of 0.5% PVP-I nasal drops and discontinued its further use. However, none of the patients reported any serious side effects or allergic reaction to 0.5% PVP-I nasal drops and gargles.The 0.5% PVP-I gargles and nasal drops were used by healthcare workers about three to four times in a day for 5 months. None of them developed any COVID-19 symptoms.
Khan et al., 3 Jan 2021, peer-reviewed, 2 authors.
Tolerability and usability of 0.5% PVP-I gargles and nasal drops in 6692 patients: Observational study
American Journal of Otolaryngology, doi:10.1016/j.amjoto.2020.102880
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